Author: Staff Writer

Iridium Satellite has named Global Satellite as an official value-added developer, Iridium announced April 19. Global Satellite has been an Iridium service provider since 1999 and has developed an integrated...

Alcatel Alenia Space won a contract from Boeing to manufacture 12 additional second stage tank assemblies for the Delta 2 rocket, Alcatel announced. Under the $11 million contract, the delivery...

The Astra 1KR has been integrated into the fairing of its Atlas 5 rocket and is ready for its scheduled April 20 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.,...

“Our space technology today is unrivaled but innovation, education, ingenuity and strong performance is what will take us and the space industry to the next level.” That is what Alexis...

Intelsat Ltd. lost $325.3 million in 2005, compared to $38.7 million in 2004, due to higher operating expenses, Intelsat reported April 18. The satellite operator reported revenue growth of 12...

Comtech EF Data Corp., will provide DirecTV Inc. with modulators and power switchers under a purchase agreement valued at a minimum of $3.5 million, Comtech announced April 18. Comtech will...

Arabsat signed an agreement with Jordan Media City (JMC) to set up integrated solutions centers and centers for broadcasting and storage of TV materials. These centers are intended to attract...

Masten Space Systems unveiled its system to launch small scientific payloads into space, the company announced April 18. Masten is offering missions under its Cansat To Space program for an...

Panamsat Corp. announced April 17 that it had repointed a beam on the PAS-8 Pacific Ocean Region satellite to effectively reach every corner of New Zealand, New Caledonia and Fiji....

Lockheed Martin has added Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and IBM Business Consulting Services to its team competing to build a U.S. government environmental satellite, Lockheed Martin announced April 17....